How to Pronounce "last but not least"
expression
LAST BUT NAHT LEEST
LAHST BUT NOT LEEST
Definition
Used when mentioning the final item in a list to emphasize that it is just as important as the others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈbət/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫist
British English
lˈɑːst/ /bˈʌt/ /nˈɒt/ /lˈiːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAST BUT NAHT LEEST
UK
LAHST BUT NOT LEEST
Listen in Context
Last but not least, I want to thank my parents for their support.
We invited Anna, Brian, and last but not least, Carlos to the party.
Last but not least, please turn off the lights before leaving.
And last but not least, let's give a big round of applause to our volunteers!